The global aerospace plastics market was valued at approximately 57 kilotons in 2014 and it is projected to grow at an approximate CAGR of over 10% over the forecast period of 2016 to 2024. Government regulations coupled with strong financial support are expected to remain a key driving factor for market growth over the forecast period.

The market is expected to be driven by factors such as growing aviation sector, substitute for aluminum and steel and easy adoption in aircraft design. Aviation sector is expected to witness a significant growth in the Middle East countries such as Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi.

Restraints in the aerospace plastic market are owing to high fabrication cost, toxicity issues, and safety related issues. Severe regulations for petro based products and growing carbon fibers are expected to restrict the availability of high grade plastics.

PEKK market was valued approximately at USD 74.5 million in 2014 and this polymer possesses high mechanical load and high glass transition temperature. PEKK polymers are used in the empennage. PEEK operating temperature goes up to 450 °F.

PMMA market was valued approximately at USD 168 million in 2014 and this polymer possesses long term mechanical performance along with weather, temperature, and chemicals. PMMA polymers are used in cockpit and flight decks. PMMA polymers are finding wide application scope in windows of flight decks and cockpits because of its light weight properties.

North America is expected to witness a significant growth of 3% in terms of traffic and capacity over the forecast period. Defense aircraft and commercial aircraft market are also increasing demand for the aerospace industry. In 2014, the overall revenue of aerospace plastic industry has contributed over 36% in this region.

Asia Pacific is also anticipated to have significant growth over the forecast period owing to increase the number of suppliers and the government supports. In 2014, the overall revenue of aerospace plastic industry has contributed over 9% in this region.

The growth of the aviation sector is expected to drive the market in the Middle East and African countries. New development and easy adoption of aircraft design technologies are increasing the demand in this region.

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